Pozitive Pathways

Pozitive Pathways 📍 An HIV Community Resource Center in Windsor, Ontario
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“Being informed, aware and knowledgeable of resources, options and my own strength and skills, empowers me and makes me ...
12/10/2025

“Being informed, aware and knowledgeable of resources, options and my own strength and skills, empowers me and makes me feel strong.”

Today on Human Rights Day, we stand up for women and gender-diverse people’s right of access to information, resources, and knowledge that support their agency and well-being. We encourage the sharing of information related to HIV testing, prevention, care and support that help women and gender diverse people take control of their health, especially for those experiencing gender-based violence, intimate partner violence, and other social and structural barriers that present harm.




« Être informĂ©e et au courant des ressources et des options, et consciente de mes forces et de mes compĂ©tences, ça me donne de l’assurance et ça me rend plus forte. »

En cette JournĂ©e des droits de la personne, nous affirmons le droit des femmes et des personnes de genres divers d’accĂ©der Ă  l’information, Ă  des ressources et Ă  des connaissances qui soutiennent leur agentivitĂ© et leur bien-ĂȘtre. Nous encourageons le partage d’informations sur le dĂ©pistage, la prĂ©vention, les soins et le soutien en matiĂšre de VIH, afin d’aider les femmes et les personnes de genres divers Ă  prendre leur santĂ© en main, en particulier celles qui vivent de la violence fondĂ©e sur le genre et de la violence entre partenaires intimes et qui rencontrent d’autres obstacles sociaux et structurels nocifs.

“I’ve definitely experienced Transphobia. My inability to get healthcare as a Trans woman is Transphobia. I know doctors...
12/09/2025

“I’ve definitely experienced Transphobia. My inability to get healthcare as a Trans woman is Transphobia. I know doctors don’t want to take me because [they] don’t want to deal with the ‘complications’ involved with me.”

Stigma, discrimination, and a lack of Trans-competent care can create significant barriers for people to access HIV testing, care, and support. It’s integral for service providers to create spaces that are free of gender identity or gender-expression based discrimination. Explore the Creating Authentic Spaces toolkit from The 519 to learn more about creating these spaces.

Creating Authentic Spaces: A Gender Identity And Gender Expression Toolkit To Support The Implementation Of Institutional And Social Change


“A non-judgmental and welcoming environment has been key in both my personal and professional life in making HIV testing...
12/08/2025

“A non-judgmental and welcoming environment has been key in both my personal and professional life in making HIV testing accessible and inclusive... It is also important to have various options to access and utilize testing methods. For example, self-testing kits vs point of care testing.”

For those experiencing gender based violence, HIV testing is an important part of empowerment, safety and health autonomy.

There are 4 types of HIV testing available in Ontario. They are standard HIV testing, anonymous testing, point of care testing, and self testing. In addition, for those who are pregnant, testing should be offered as part of pre-natal care.

To learn more about HIV testing, visit our website at WHAI.ca


From 2019 – 2023, most first time HIV diagnosis in females who reported an exposure category were among those who report...
12/07/2025

From 2019 – 2023, most first time HIV diagnosis in females who reported an exposure category were among those who reported heteros*xual contact with someone with an identified risk factor. This number nearly doubled since 2021.

Intimate partner violence can negatively impact HIV prevention methods by limiting a person’s ability to negotiate safer s*x. Increasing awareness of the HIV prevention medications available, such as PrEP, PEP and PIP, can alleviate some of the risks cis and Trans women, 2-Spirit and Non-Binary people face and increase their agency over their health. Learn more about HIV prevention methods at https://whai.ca/about-hiv/hiv-prevention/

WHAI works with cis and Trans women, 2-Spirit and Non-Binary people. The use of s*x here reflects the binary way that health data is collected. It is essential for us to push for more inclusive, reflective designations in our health data.


December 6th is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Today, we remember and honour the 14 w...
12/06/2025

December 6th is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Today, we remember and honour the 14 women who were brutally murdered at Polytechnique Montréal on December 6th, 1989.

Today, we reaffirm our commitment to fighting the misogyny, hatred, and violence that is still enacted against cis and Trans women, 2-Spirit, Non-Binary and Gender Diverse people across Canada.




Le 6 dĂ©cembre est la JournĂ©e nationale de commĂ©moration et d’action contre la violence faite aux femmes. Aujourd’hui, nous honorons la mĂ©moire des 14 femmes qui ont Ă©tĂ© brutalement assassinĂ©es Ă  l’École polytechnique de MontrĂ©al le 6 dĂ©cembre 1989.

Aujourd’hui, nous rĂ©itĂ©rons notre engagement Ă  lutter contre la misogynie, la haine et la violence qui persistent Ă  l’égard des femmes cis et trans et des personnes bispirituelles, non binaires et de genres divers partout au Canada

A 2022 systematic review found that Black women were less likely to discuss or feel comfortable discussing their s*xual ...
12/05/2025

A 2022 systematic review found that Black women were less likely to discuss or feel comfortable discussing their s*xual health with health care providers.

Stigma related to HIV and s*xual health within health care settings have been identified as a factor impacting health care utilization and increased risk of STBBIs. Addressing anti-Black racism and rupturing white supremacy is foundational to providing inclusive care. To build your capacity, check out WHAI’s Rupturing Anti-Black Racism: Planning and Facilitation Guide.

Social and structural determinants of health influencing HIV risk and participation across the HIV care cascade


Stable housing has been shown to be a critical factor in improving HIV-related health outcomes. Unstable housing has bee...
12/04/2025

Stable housing has been shown to be a critical factor in improving HIV-related health outcomes. Unstable housing has been shown to increase risk of HIV transmission and be a significant barrier to receiving and accessing HIV care.

Trans women living with HIV face more housing instability than cis women: 26.4% of Trans women compared to 10% of cis women were unstably housed.

Social and structural determinants of health influencing HIV risk and participation across the HIV care cascade
TWIRI: Research Snapshots


“Violence against women (VAW) is the ‘most pervasive health risk to women and gender-diverse people in Canada’. Indigeno...
12/03/2025

“Violence against women (VAW) is the ‘most pervasive health risk to women and gender-diverse people in Canada’. Indigenous women, racialized women, women living with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, women living with HIV and women who use drugs are disproportionately exposed to VAW, and thus to its severe physical and mental harms. Globally, women who use drugs - who may have multiple, intersecting identities - experience rates of VAW up to 24 times higher than women who do not use drugs.”

To learn more about VAW shelters that have low-barrier, harm reduction practices and promote accessible shelters for all see “Towards Access for All: Best and Promising Practices from Low-Barrier, Harm Reduction Shelters in Canada”.


“I learned best from talking to POZ women.” In WHAI’s Collective Action Community Change report, women identified insti...
12/02/2025

“I learned best from talking to POZ women.”

In WHAI’s Collective Action Community Change report, women identified institutional violence, gender-based / intimate partner violence, poverty and housing insecurity, gender-based discrimination and racism as barriers having a significant impact on their direct or indirect risks related to HIV, their capacity to prevent HIV, and their overall health & well-being. They also described ways to enhance their wellness, which have been grouped into WHAI’s Priority Areas for Collaboration. Learn more about the strategies women outlined by reading WHAI’s report:

Collective Action Community Change: A Report Amplifying Community Voices


Today, we recognize World AIDS Day and the beginning of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week. We are also launching our new HI...
12/01/2025

Today, we recognize World AIDS Day and the beginning of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week. We are also launching our new HIV Prevention Medication resource to support cis and Trans women’s awareness of and access to HIV prevention tools. HIV prevention is an essential part of violence prevention and health autonomy. Check it out at whai.ca to learn more about how you can raise awareness and support cis and Trans women’s health autonomy and safety!




Aujourd’hui, nous soulignons la JournĂ©e mondiale de lutte contre le sida et le dĂ©but de la Semaine autochtone de sensibilisation au sida. C’est aussi le lancement de notre nouvelle ressource sur les mĂ©dicaments de prĂ©vention du VIH pour rehausser la sensibilisation et l’accĂšs des femmes cis et trans aux outils de prĂ©vention du VIH. La prĂ©vention du VIH est un Ă©lĂ©ment clĂ© pour la prĂ©vention de la violence et pour l’autonomie en matiĂšre de santĂ©. Pour voir comment vous pouvez contribuer Ă  la sensibilisation et soutenir l’autonomie et la sĂ©curitĂ© des femmes cis et trans en matiĂšre de santĂ©, visitez whai.ca!

“Communities are inclusive. That means drug users are included. That means Indigenous people are included. That means s*...
11/30/2025

“Communities are inclusive. That means drug users are included. That means Indigenous people are included. That means s*x workers are included in our communities.”

Women and gender diverse people who use drugs may experience high rates of gender-based violence, and VAW shelters are a critical service for people who are escaping violent situations. However, many VAW shelters still engage in abstinence-based, colonial practices that make their services inaccessible to people who use drugs.

To learn about practices your organization can use to make your services more accessible to women with intersecting identities, check out “Towards Access for All: Best and Promising Practices from Low-Barrier, Harm Reduction Shelters in Canada”.


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511 Pelissier Street
Windsor, ON
N9A4L2

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(519) 973-0222

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